Delhi Sultanate MCQ: Amir Khusrau, Token Currency & Firoz Tughlaq's Reforms

Attempt the quiz above first, then review every question with its correct answer and a short explanation below.

1. Q1.Who established the 'Diwan-i-Bandagan' (Department of Slaves)?

   • A.Balban
   • B.Alauddin Khalji
   • C.Firoz Shah Tughluq✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Sikandar Lodi

   Explanation: Firoz Shah Tughluq established 'Diwan-i-Bandagan'. [cite_start]He had a great fondness for slaves[cite: 226].

2. Q2.The famous traveler Ibn Battuta came to India during the reign of:

   • A.Ghiyasuddin Tughluq
   • B.Muhammad-bin-Tughluq✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Firoz Shah Tughluq
   • D.Alauddin Khalji

   Explanation: Ibn Battuta, a Moroccan traveler, visited India during the reign of Muhammad-bin-Tughluq (1333 AD)[cite: 226].

3. Q3.Which tax was NOT levied by Firoz Shah Tughluq according to the Quranic law?

   • A.Kharaj
   • B.Jizya
   • C.Zakat
   • D.Income Tax✓ Correct Answer

   Explanation: Firoz Tughluq permitted four taxes approved in the Quran - Kharaj, Jizya, Khums and Zakat. [cite_start]Income tax is a modern concept[cite: 229].

4. Q4.Who built the 'Moth Masjid'?

   • A.Sikandar Lodi's Prime Minister✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Ibrahim Lodi
   • C.Bahlul Lodi
   • D.Khizr Khan

   Explanation: The Moth Masjid was built during the reign of Sikandar Lodi by his Prime Minister Wazir Miya Bhoiya[cite: 230].

5. Q5.Which medieval Sultan of India was the first to introduce 'Token Currency'?

   • A.Alauddin Khalji
   • B.Muhammad-bin-Tughluq✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Firoz Shah Tughluq
   • D.Sher Shah Suri

   Explanation: Muhammad-bin-Tughluq introduced 'Token Currency' of bronze/copper which had the same value as silver coins[cite: 229].

6. Q6.Who was the author of 'Tarikh-i-Firozshahi'?

   • A.Alberuni
   • B.Ziauddin Barani✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Amir Khusrau
   • D.Ibn Battuta

   Explanation: Ziauddin Barani wrote 'Tarikh-i-Firozshahi', which gives a detailed account of the Tughluq dynasty[cite: 303].

7. Q7.Which city was founded by Firoz Shah Tughluq in memory of his cousin Jauna Khan?

   • A.Agra
   • B.Fatehpur Sikri
   • C.Jaunpur✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Hisar

   Explanation: Jaunpur was founded by Firoz Tughluq in the memory of his cousin Jauna Khan (Muhammad-Bin-Tughluq)[cite: 267].

8. Q8.Which department was related to financial matters in the Sultanate period?

   • A.Diwan-i-Insha
   • B.Diwan-i-Wizarat✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Diwan-i-Arz
   • D.Diwan-i-Risalat

   Explanation: Diwan-i-Wizarat was related to financial matters and revenue department. [cite_start]The head was called Wazir[cite: 226].

9. Q9.Who was the First Afghan ruler of Delhi?

   • A.Sikandar Lodi
   • B.Bahlul Lodi✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Ibrahim Lodi
   • D.Sher Shah Suri

   Explanation: Bahlul Lodi was the founder of the Lodi Dynasty and the first Afghan ruler of Delhi[cite: 265].

10. Q10.The 'Alai Darwaza' was built by:

    • A.Iltutmish
    • B.Balban
    • C.Alauddin Khalji✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Firoz Tughluq

    Explanation: Alauddin Khalji built Alai Darwaza near the Qutub Minar in 1311 AD. [cite_start]It is a masterpiece of Indo-Islamic architecture[cite: 230].

11. Q11.Which dynasty of Delhi Sultanate ruled for the longest period?

    • A.Slave Dynasty
    • B.Khalji Dynasty
    • C.Tughluq Dynasty✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Lodi Dynasty

    Explanation: The Tughluq Dynasty ruled from 1320 to 1412 AD, which is the longest period among the Sultanate dynasties[cite: 226].

12. Q12.What was 'Khums' in the Sultanate period?

    • A.Land Tax
    • B.Religious Tax
    • C.War Booty✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Irrigation Tax

    Explanation: Khums was the tax on looted money (war booty). [cite_start]4/5 was distributed among soldiers and 1/5 was kept by the state[cite: 226].

13. Q13.Which Sultan brought two Ashokan Pillars to Delhi?

    • A.Alauddin Khalji
    • B.Muhammad-bin-Tughluq
    • C.Firoz Shah Tughluq✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Sikandar Lodi

    Explanation: Firoz Shah Tughluq brought two Ashokan pillars from Topra and Meerut to Delhi[cite: 229].

14. Q14.Who established the 'Diwan-i-Khairat'?

    • A.Firoz Shah Tughluq✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Ghiyasuddin Tughluq
    • C.Sikandar Lodi
    • D.Balban

    Explanation: Diwan-i-Khairat (Department of Charity) was established by Firoz Shah Tughluq to help the poor and needy[cite: 226].

15. Q15.The invasion of Timur in 1398 AD marked the end of which dynasty?

    • A.Khalji Dynasty
    • B.Tughluq Dynasty✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Sayyid Dynasty
    • D.Lodi Dynasty

    Explanation: Timur invaded India in 1398 AD during the reign of the later Tughluq dynasty, dealing a fatal blow to it[cite: 198].

16. Q16.Who is known as the 'Parrot of India' (Tuti-e-Hind)?

    • A.Amir Khusrau✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Al-Biruni
    • C.Ibn Battuta
    • D.Ziauddin Barani

    Explanation: Amir Khusrau is known as 'Tuti-e-Hind'. He was a great poet and musician associated with the courts of several Sultans.

17. Q17.Amir Khusrau was the disciple of which Sufi Saint?

    • A.Moinuddin Chishti
    • B.Nizamuddin Auliya✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Baba Farid
    • D.Bakhtiyar Kaki

    Explanation: Amir Khusrau was a devoted disciple of the famous Sufi saint Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya.

18. Q18.Who introduced the musical instruments Sitar and Tabla?

    • A.Tansen
    • B.Amir Khusrau✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Baiju Bawra
    • D.Swami Haridas

    Explanation: Amir Khusrau is credited with the invention of the Sitar (by modifying the Veena) and the Tabla.

19. Q19.Which new literary style was introduced by Amir Khusrau?

    • A.Sabaq-i-Hindi✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Nastaliq
    • C.Kufic
    • D.Ghazal

    Explanation: Amir Khusrau introduced a new style of Persian poetry known as 'Sabaq-i-Hindi' or the Indian style.

20. Q20.The famous book 'Kitab-ul-Hind' was written by:

    • A.Al-Biruni✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Ibn Battuta
    • C.Amir Khusrau
    • D.Minhaj-us-Siraj

    Explanation: Al-Biruni wrote 'Kitab-ul-Hind' (Tahqiq-i-Hind) which provides an account of Indian sciences, religion, and society in the 11th century.